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November 12, 2024, at 10:00 CET

Empowering communities: establishing One-Stop-Shops to combat energy poverty

About webinar

Join us for an insightful webinar on the establishment of on-site and digital One-Stop Shops (OSS) across four pilot countries under the REVERTER project. Discover how these OSS provide end-users with accessible, comprehensive information on building renovation and energy-saving possibilities. We will delve into the training programs for OSS personnel, the recruitment of community ambassadors, and the key lessons learned from these initiatives. Learn how these efforts are paving the way for broader adoption and replication of energy poverty reduction strategies across Europe.

Empowering communities: establishing One-Stop Shops to combat energy poverty

This webinar will be valuable to:

Local and regional government officials

Especially those responsible for housing, energy, and social welfare, as they can learn how to implement similar OSS models to reduce energy poverty in their regions.

Energy and housing policy makers

Those involved in shaping energy efficiency and housing policies at both national and EU levels can gain insights into practical solutions and real-world results.

Landlords, property managers, and housing Associations

These stakeholders can benefit from understanding how building renovations and energy efficiency measures can reduce costs and improve tenant comfort.

Social workers and community support services

Professionals working directly with vulnerable populations can learn how to better support households in reducing energy costs and improving living conditions.

Energy efficiency professionals and consultants

Engineers, architects, and consultants involved in building retrofits and energy management can gain insights into new practices and strategies.

Academics and
researchers

Those studying energy poverty, sustainable development, or urban planning can find valuable case studies and data for further research.

Programme & Speakers

12.11.2024 | 10:00 – 11:15 (CET) | Webex

Dimitris Damigos
10:00 – 10:10
Welcome and introduction to the REVERTER project
Dimitris Damigos
Project REVERTER coordinator (Greece)

Dimitris Damigos is a Professor at the National Technical University of Athens. His research interests include environmental and energy economics, financial and cost-benefit analyses, mineral economics and environmental management and policy. He has participated in more than 60 research projects and has published more than 150 papers in the abovementioned fields. In recent years, he has been working systematically on the issues of energy efficiency and energy poverty in the context of a just energy transition.
10:00 – 10:10
Maria M. Font Pernil
10:10 – 10:30
The blueprint: Developing methodologies and training for One-Stop Shops across four pilots
Maria M. Font Pernil
Project Manager and architect at Fundació Europace (Spain)

Maria Font is an architect and project manager with over a decade of experience in designing and managing on-site energy-efficient renovations. Maria focuses on offering practical solutions to help homeowners overcome the multiple barriers associated with energy renovation retrofits including the design and implementation of One-Stop Shops (OSS) such as REVERTER and GIDOMUS Projects. In addition to her practical expertise, Maria is also engaged in academia. She serves as an Associate Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (ETSAB, UPC), specializing in building renovations.
10:10 – 10:30
Linda Kimeiša WIT Berry
10:30 – 10:45
Going digital: Building the future of energy savings with digital One-Stop-Shops
Linda Kimeisa
Communication manager at WIT Berry (Latvia)

Linda Kimeisa brings nearly 20 years of expertise in digital communication, making her a seasoned professional in the field. Over the last few years, she has applied her extensive knowledge to a range of research and innovation projects, leveraging her skills to connect with diverse audiences. Known for her ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and engaging way, Linda is dedicated to ensuring that her work resonates with people from various backgrounds, fostering meaningful engagement and understanding.
10:30 – 10:45
Valters Muzikants REA
10:45 – 11:00
Riga's case study: Building Expertise Through a One-Stop Shop
Valetrs Muzikants
Energy Efficiency Expert, REA (Latvia)

Valters is an energy efficiency expert at Riga Energy Agency, having joined just a couple of months after the establishment of a one-stop-shop at said agency. Thus, he has seen it grow, in large part due to REVERTER's support, from the beginning up.
10:45 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:15
Question and Answer session
11:00 – 11:15